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Freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones in tears of joy
Freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones in tears of joy

Freed Israeli hostages and their family and friends bounded into one another’s arms Monday, beaming and crying with joy at the end of the captives’ two-year ordeal in Gaza.

October 13, 2025

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'Historic dawn': Trump takes victory lap in Israel
'Historic dawn': Trump takes victory lap in Israel

As Donald Trump savoured the cheers of Israeli lawmakers it was a moment of triumph for the US president -- and as usual he made the most of it.

October 13, 2025

'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones
'New birth': Palestinians freed from Israeli jails return to loved ones

With huge crowds waiting to welcome them home, Palestinian prisoners released by Israel on Monday under a Gaza ceasefire deal were overwhelmed with joy as they returned to their loved ones.

October 13, 2025

Wall Street stocks rebound after Trump-fuelled slide
Wall Street stocks rebound after Trump-fuelled slide

Wall Street stocks rebounded Monday after heavy pre-weekend falls as US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war with China.

October 13, 2025

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Noman derails South Africa to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test
Noman derails South Africa to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test

Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of the first Test in Lahore on Monday, despite a fighting half century from Tony de Zorzi.

October 13, 2025

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Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti
Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti

The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opens Monday.

October 13, 2025